Fiji

Guide to FIJI

FIJI which official name is Republic of the Fiji Islands or Fiji, is a country from Oceania located at the Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. FIJI is divided in 4 divisions and 1 dependency . FIJI's capital is Suva which is the most populated city with about 0 inhabitants.

History of FIJI

FIJI's government is republic; a Republic with a No constitutional basis to current regime government type, with President Josefa Iloilo as head of state and Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama as head of government.

Other symbols of FIJI are Fijian motto " Rerevaka na Kalou ka Doka na Tui (Fijian, Fear God and honour the Queen) Fijian anthem "God Bless Fiji Fijian flag.Fijian flag is composed by light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fijian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield depicts a yellow lion above a white field quartered by the cross of Saint George featuring stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a white dove .

FIJI's history is quite long: Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century). The coups and a 1990 constitution that cemented native Melanesian control of Fiji, led to heavy Indian emigration; the population loss resulted in economic difficulties, but ensured that Melanesians became the majority. A new constitution enacted in 1997 was more equitable. Free and peaceful elections in 1999 resulted in a government led by an Indo-Fijian, but a civilian-led coup in May 2000 ushered in a prolonged period of political turmoil. Parliamentary elections held in August 2001 provided Fiji with a democratically elected government led by Prime Minister Laisenia QARASE. Re-elected in May 2006, QARASE was ousted in a December 2006 military coup led by Commodore Voreqe BAINIMARAMA, who initially appointed himself acting president. In January 2007, BAINIMARAMA was appointed interim prime minister.

FIJIs geography

FIJI has an area of 18,270Km ,with a coastline of 1129, this great area is composed by 18,270 sq km of land and 0 sq km of water. Fijian geography is known by it's mostly mountains of volcanic origin land . This makes Fijian's land specially proclive to cyclonic storms can occur from November to January.

Guide to travel to FIJI

If you are thinking on traveling to FIJI, you will have to take in consideration some points like FIJI's currency, FIJI's weather, FIJI's national holiday and FIJI's transports.

The first thing you need to know for your travels abroad is country's currency. FIJI`s currency is called dollar ( F$), which is divided in 100 cents. For your consideration, dollar's exchange rate is about 0 per dolar.1.5069500000.

FIJI's weather is characterized to be tropical marine; only slight seasonal temperature variation. So be sure of choosing the proper date to travel to FIJI.

You can also consider to visit FIJI on it's national holiday to get in FIJI's culture. If you do so, FIJI's national holiday is called Independence Day, second Monday of October.

Also, if you like natural wonders, don't forget to visit the highest point of FIJI: Tomanivi 1,324 m. And try also to get to FIJI's lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 mBut if you prefer the city, you must visit FIJI's tallest structure: ( ).

Don't be afraid to take a flight to FIJI, with more than 28 airports and 4 airlines, you will get to FIJI without problems. Once there, you can choose the transport type that better fits your needs. FIJI has about597 of railways, and also203 of roadways, so is a good place for a car trip.

Fijian Culture

FIJI is known by Fijians as Republic of the Fiji Islands/Matanitu ko Viti or Fiji/Viti in the shortened way. Fijian, about 918,675 people, are composed by different ethnics: Fijian 54.8% (predominantly Melanesian with a Polynesian admixture), Indian 37.4%, other 7.9% (European, other Pacific Islanders, Chinese) (2005 estimate). And they also have different languages: English, Bau Fijian, Hindustani, Urdu.

Latest News of Fiji

Fiji won the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens on Sunday, tearing through defending champions New Zealand 33-19 in a powerful display. With the backing of a roaring Hong Kong Stadium crowd, Fiji made up for last year's heartbreaking semi-final loss to England, and went one step closer to qualifying for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. New Zealand struggled to get into the match as Fiji ...

- Fiji won the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, tearing through defending champions New Zealand 33-19 in a powerful display. Fiji thus made up for last year's heartbreak semi-final loss to England, and went one step closer to qualifying for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. New Zealand struggled to get into the match as Fiji pounded through their defence. The All Blacks were down 21-5 at ...